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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Revealed March 2006
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Renewed by Olympus E-450
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-M10 IV, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-330 was introduced 15 years before the E-M10 IV which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-330 grades vs the E-M10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 E-330 E-M10 IV 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-330

 E-M10 IV E-330 
IntroducedAugust 2020March 2006Newer by 175 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k215kClearer display (+825k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-M10 IV

 E-330 E-M10 IV 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 enjoys exterior dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-M10 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-330 compared to the E-M10 IV.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and E-M10 IV is 65 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and E-M10 IV.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M10 IV to result in extra detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography highlights
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (7 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
60
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (616 grams)
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography advice
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (7 megapixels)
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competitors in class (616g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (7MP)
display is not selfie friendly
84
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse mode
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Olympus E-330Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-330 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Also Known as EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-03-18 2020-08-04
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3136 x 2352 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 121
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 215k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 8.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,100 $699